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Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Savory Chicken and Dressing Casserole for Ultimate Comfort

This Chicken and Dressing Casserole wraps you in comfort and is gluten-free, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 box Cornbread Stuffing Mix Fine crumb-style works best; avoid large bread cubes.
  • 1/4 cup Butter For sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 1 cup Celery Finely diced.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth For richer taste, use homemade stock.
  • 2 Eggs Beaten before adding.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute with cream of celery or mushroom if preferred.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or chopped; rotisserie chicken recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage or Poultry Seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to your taste.
Optional Variations
  • Fresh Herbs Thyme or rosemary can be swapped for sage.
  • Mixed Vegetables For vegetarian version, replace chicken with veggies or beans.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken and Dressing Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter, sauté the onion and celery for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cornbread stuffing mix, sautéed vegetables with butter, chicken broth, beaten eggs, cream of chicken soup, sage, and black pepper.
  4. Spread half of the dressing mixture into the baking dish, add cooked chicken, then top with remaining mixture.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Can be made ahead up to 24 hours in advance. To reheat, warm covered in the oven at 325°F until heated through.

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